Day 140 of 365
May 20
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Technology The Invention of the Printing Press
Gutenberg's printing press, invented around 1440, revolutionized human communication. Before the press, books were hand-copied by monks and extremely expensive. The printing press made knowledge accessible, fueling the Renaissance, Reformation, and Scientific Revolution.
💡 Did you know?
The first book Gutenberg printed was the Bible, and only 21 complete copies survive today!
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